I went to SkateWorld

That's right, I went to Skate World. Anyone who grew up in the Gresham area understands the significance of this statement. Many a weekend evening was spent in the red carpet oasis that is the local skating rink. I cannot honestly remember the last time I found myself on roller skates. It was probably in the 7th grade, that was 14 years ago, AAAK! My friend Christina and I decided that it would be a good "date" to go and burn up the rink, so, last Friday I found myself down at the local skating rink. It was petty dang fun. The place has not changed. Everything down to the carpet covered mushroom things that you sit on was the same. Skating was good. I thought I was going to die several times. I kept saying "oh my gosh I just almost died" and I would have to pull over to recoup my balance. I had a pretty spectacular crash which resulted in several bruises and a whole lot of laughter. According to Christina I looked a bit like superman as I landed face first on the rink. She would spontaneously laugh at me every few minutes thinking of the incident. I can't say I wouldn't do the same. It had to be dang funny. Awesome. I did however bounce right back up again and even felt good enough to give a little bow. I am so glad that we went and I am looking forward to going again. I may not be the "coolest" person at the skating rink but who cares it was dang fun.... So bring on the rental skates and licorice whips, I am going skating!